LadyJesusFan77 7 10/23/2008
Agnosticism means one who questions whether there's a God or not. There's nothing wrong with asking questions. It's all in the attitude that the questions are being asked. Personally speaking, there is no question. God is real.
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fitman 10/23/2008
As an ardent orthodox, agnostic fundamentalist, I just can't make up my mind.
scarletfeather 09/30/2008
No, because agnostics are pretty low-key;they just want to be left alone. They don't proselytize, either. Agnosticism probably doesn't appeal to many people. There aren't any churches, because agnostics don't like churches, and there's no dogma, because agnostics either don't know what they believe or haven't made up their minds yet.
FranksWildYear s 09/30/2008
I just don't know.
irishgit 09/30/2008
Skepticism is generally neutral, although a healthy element of skepticism in society helps prevent the more egregious stupidities.
GenghisTheHun 06/05/2007
A society, to be healthy, and the iron verdict of history bears this out, must believe in something by way of a religion. I can't explain it, but it is human nature and the human condition. When religion declines, a society declines.Check to see the most healthy, vibrant, societies today, if you are in a candid moment and not trying to prove anything. See if I am not correct on this.
1SKEETER 05/01/2006
It is very easy to see why agnosticism and atheism exist. The "Christian right" seem to do everything they can to discourage people from having any religious commitment. I defend anyones right to not have a religious belief, the same right I have to practice mine protects them from it. America will cease to exist the very day that is not the case.
daedalus 01/20/2006
Perfectly neutral. Skeptics can help advance a society and they can just as easily hinder it. It all depends on the individuals who define themselves this way and the impact they have on society.
Paolo 12/08/2005
Firstly, agnosticism seems to be right on the mark with its current definition. The existence of God can neither be proved nor disproved by means of current evidence. Secondly, I do not see any clear way in which a concept like this might hurt society in anyway. Personally I find that it helps society. Although, I myself believe in God, we have far too many lunatics running around evangalizing everything...imposing their will and way on far too many. I find that agnosticism is the middle of the road way that counters much of this zealous zeal of ignorance.
Donovan 12/03/2005
Neither helpful nor hurtful to society from a secular point of view, but from God's point of view being lukewarm or on the fence is not the place to be. Believing that God may exist but that you are not sure and that you can not prove it shows a deep seated fear. You probably really believe he does exist and you are just afraid to totally reject him. "And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." Revelation 3:14-16
traderboy 11/22/2005
VERY helpful. Agnosticism (and, to a great extent, atheism) provides a needed counterbalance to the unsubstantiated parroting that's to be pridefully found within activist theism. Most of today's material advances come courtesy of freethinkers (and a strong case'll be made for most of tomorrow's, as well). And are those discoveries, applications, and inventions jealously squirrelled away, only to be partaken of by sects with "secret truths" and harbored agendas? Nope; they're placed into free-market environments where societies can more-shrewdly gusset their lifestyle choices, thereby benefitting the most people. With the ecclesiastic frozen in the fretful "why", the agnostic maintains the forthright courage to implore "why not" (with results that are nothing short of generationally awe-inspiring), plodding along tollways with all the cantankerous enthusiasm of a midshipman on shore leave. Hinder this development, and you're left to ponder the deciphering of ink scratches left in wayward tomes by candlelit influence peddlers. As I've always said, sitting astride the fence yields the clearest of vistas.
numbah16tdhaha 11/21/2005
Not really helpful or hurtful, but I'm pretty educated and I believe that there is a GOD.
dpostoskie 11/21/2005
Anyone who declares there is a god isnt a very educated person. There are zero facts that support the BELIEF that there is such a thing. Therefore, agnosticism is an intelligent approach.
Djahuti 11/19/2005
We could use more neutral folks in our society nowdays.There are so many fanatics out there ruining it for everyone else with their willingness to bomb,shoot,repress,imprison,harass or otherwise mistreat "non-believers" or "Infidels".
EschewObfuscat ion 11/18/2005
Well, now, I'm confused. Wait, they're confused, too? OK, it balances out, I guess.
CanadaSucks 11/18/2005
What? You mean they explore definitions, translations, and philosophies of religions to figure out their own way!? How DARE they!!!!! Funny how the direct volume of those who are anti-Agnostic is somewhat proportional to the lack of serious post-graduate education, travel experience, and exposure to different cultures and ideas. . .
X Factor Z 11/18/2005
Yes, it is helpful because this philosphy is more open minded than pure scientific empirical atheism that the lientist and skeptics prefer.
kamylienne 11/16/2005
The agnostic view is pretty neutral: it's the view that you can't prove nor disprove the existance of God. Seems fairly even to me. Being as agnostics aren't dead-set on enforcing their beliefs on others, it doesn't seem like it would be helpful nor harmful.
frogio 11/16/2005
I'll need to be shown solid proof that this one hurts. Until then I'll just, sort of, well, you know, believe it may.
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